San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy evades the pressure and steps up in the pocket to find running back Christian McCaffrey for a 4-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.

PHILADELPHIA - January in Philadelphia is not a fond memory for 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. The storybook of Purdy rising from Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Dra

Quarterback Brock Purdy has contributed to the 49ers’ return to postseason contention this season, in addition to team passing leader Mac Jones. Purdy has accumulated 2,040 passing yards with 20 touchdown passes and nine interceptions.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers travel to Philadelphia for a playoff bout with the Eagles on Sunday afternoon. The Niners quarterback hopes to make it more than one series before having his day derailed this time.

Purdy’s deal is a record for the 49ers: for context, in 2018 the side handed their then-quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, a five-year, $137.5 million deal. Now, the last pick in the 2022 draft – No. 262 overall, a pick which saw him dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant” - is certainly doing well to get rid of his nickname.

Brock Purdy continues his rise with the San Francisco 49ers while staying grounded and using his success to support fans, veterans, and children in need.